Montana whitewater - Yellowstone River, Stillwater/ Yellowstone County

Stillwater/ Yellowstone county, Boulder River to Clarks Fork Yellowstone River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     76 miles
  This section of Yellowstone River in Montana is 76 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Montana and the water flowing gracefully down Yellowstone River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The Boulder River to Clarks Fork Yellowstone
    River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Yellowstone River. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so it looks like you will be camping out. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river
if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
At Yellowstone River throughout the summer months highs are in the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Yellowstone River are in the 10's.
Around Yellowstone River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; during the month of May you get the most rain around here; the driest of the months is February.
 

Yellowstone River, Boulder River to Clarks Fork Yellowstone River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 76 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.85279
Longitude: -109.9228

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.65359
Longitude: -108.7578

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Current weather conditions at Yellowstone River, Montana
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Local climate location: RAPELJE 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Columbus, Columbus
9 miles away
The Super 8 in Columbus is conveniently located just off Interstate 90 Exit 408. The property features 72 will appointed guest rooms featuring queen beds, hair dryers, coffee makers, iron/ironing boa...

Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge
28 miles away
Yellowstone Park via Beartooth Highway or the Historic Chief Joseph Scenic Byway.While in Red Lodge enjoy our indoor pool and hot tub. All rooms have pillow top beds, refrigerators and microwaves, 27 ...

The Pollard Hotel, Red Lodge
28 miles away
The Pollard is a historic hotel located in the former mining town of Red Lodge, Montana, at the edge of the Rockies and Yellowstone National Park. Red Lodge offers you year-round opportunities for out...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yellowstone River.
 Whitewater Near Yellowstone River:
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 9 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Whitebird to Fireman's Point)
Rosebud Creek, Stillwater County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (East and West Fork Rosebud to Stillwater River)
Stillwater River, Stillwater County , 15 miles away, Class II - 17.7 miles long (Cliff Swallow to Whitebird)
 Ski Areas Near Yellowstone River:
Red Lodge Mountain, Montana , 27 miles away, 2400 vertical feet
Showdown, Montana , 107 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Bridger Bowl, Montana , 108 miles away, 2600 vertical feet
Bear Paw Ski Bowl, Montana , 118 miles away, 900 vertical feet
Big Sky, Montana , 144 miles away, 4350 vertical feet
Moonlight Basin, Montana , 146 miles away, 4162 vertical feet
Jackson Hole, Wyoming , 146 miles away, 4139 vertical feet
Grand Targhee, Wyoming , 147 miles away, 2395 vertical feet
Antelope Butte, Wyoming , 147 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snow King, Wyoming , 147 miles away, 1571 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yellowstone River:
Super 8 Motel - Columbus, Columbus , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 28 miles away
The Pollard Hotel, Red Lodge , 28 miles away
Yodeler Motel, Red Lodge , 28 miles away
Lupine Inn Red Lodge, Red Lodge , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yellowstone River:
Itch-Kep-Pe Park Campground, Stillwater County, 9 miles away
Cedar Hills Campground, Reed Point, 10 miles away
Old West RV Park and Campground, Billings, 14 miles away

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